In a recent report, The Daily Mirror mentioned that Aston Villa are lining up a third bid for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe this summer. It is understood that the Villans have failed to convince the Gunners to part ways with their prized asset so far, but are willing to make another attempt to sign the English attacker during this summer transfer window (via The Daily Mirror).
Smith Rowe’s Eye-Catching Campaign At The English Capital
Smith Rowe gave a good account of himself for the North London giants last season as he caught the eye as an influential presence in Mikel Arteta’s attack. The 20-year-old took part in 33 matches for Arsenal in the previous campaign, scoring seven goals and earning seven assists across all competitions.
The London-born attacker was a joy to watch when he got a regular run of games for the Gunners after he averaged 0.7 shots, 1.2 key passes and 0.8 dribbles per 90 minutes in the Premier League and the UEFA Europa League. He even proved himself to be an accurate ball distributor based on his pass completion rate of 87.8% in both those competitions (stats via whoscored).
Smith Rowe has shown some signs of maturity with his performances at the Emirates Stadium over the past 12 months. Hence, he will be a massive coup for the Villans if they can agree on a fee with Arsenal to bring the English sensation to Villa Park before the start of the new season.
Is Smith Rowe The Right Choice For The Villans?
Smith Rowe is a real bundle of energy in the opposition half and can make full use of his quickness, ball control and dribbling ability to cause some problems for his marker in the final third. He deserves a pat on the back for adding some goals and assists to his game last season and has a wide range of passes in his locker.
The English youngster is in for a very promising future in English football and could be a star in the making. Thus, the Villans would do well to take him away from North London in this off-season as he will undoubtedly add a lot of quality to Deam Smith’s first XI.
The Villans have the lure of regular first-team minutes to attract the player that might help them get a deal done for him during this summer transfer window. At 20, Smith Rowe’s best years are yet to come, so Smith might fancy his chances of getting the best out for the youngster at Villa Park in the long run. With all things considered, the Arsenal whizkid will be an excellent choice for the West Midlands outfit this summer as he is good enough to help them clinch a top-half finish in the Premier League next season.
